POA Circulars

HMPPS have agreed that if staff choose to wear a face mask whilst on duty, in any area, at any time, they may do so. This will be personal choice and no permission is needed.

Further to POA Circular 124/2020 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Friday 9th October 2020.

Please ensure all POA members view the contents of this Circular.

If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.

Please be reminded that the current policy of the POA is not to engage in completion of the employer’s annual staff survey

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th September 2020, for your information.

Many members may be unaware that the Winter Influenza Vaccination Programme for the 2020/21 flu season has been extended, with more groups eligible to receive the Influenza Vaccine than in previous years. 

The COVID-19 Healthcare Support Appeal (CHSA) is a new, time-limited charity which makes grants to organisations that are supporting health care staff who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on hardship and psychological support.

As local committees continue to work on Exceptional Delivery Models that will progress regimes from level 3 to level 2, we should remain vigilant to the threat of COVID in our secure settings.

Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence within the next seven days. Retired members will receive their diary with the Winter issue of Gatelodge in December.